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Types of Sarees |
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Indian Saree is an unstitched piece of garment which has a length ranging from six to nine yards and approximately 42 49 in width. It can be draped in different fashions and generally worn over a petticoat and a choli or blouse. The ancient sculptures which date back to 100 BC are seen in Saris that was probably the first depiction of this traditional attire. A subtle difference between a choli and a blouse is that the former is only a tight fitting blouse. The concept evolving around the 10th century, when blouses not getting stitched were only fastened with a knot at the back. |
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| It is today that this basic concept got metamorphosized to various other styles like the halter necks to tube tops and other trendy designs.
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| Depending on the type of fabric used, weaving style and motifs, varied parts of India have developed their unique styles of Saris. With time, these varied styles of Saris have gained utmost |
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Styles from Northern India:
Banarasi Benaras
Shalu Uttar Pradesh
Styles from Western India :
Paithani Maharashtra
Bandhani Gujrat & Rajasthan
Kota doria Rajasthan
Lugade Maharashtra
Styles from Central India :
Chanderi Madhya Pradesh
Maheshwari Madhya Pradesh
Kosa silk Chattisgarh
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Styles from Southern India :
Kanchipuram (or Kanjivaram) Tamil Nadu
Coimbatore - Tamil Nadu
Chinnalapatti Tamil Nadu
Chettinad Tamil Nadu
Madurai Tamil Nadu
Arani Tamil Nadu
Pochampally Andhra Pradesh
Venkatagiri Andhra Pradesh
Gadwal Andhra Pradesh
Guntur Andhra Pradesh
Narayanpet Andhra Pradesh
Mangalagiri Andhra Pradesh
Balarampuram Kerala
Mysore Silk Karnataka
Ilkal saree Karnataka
Styles from Eastern India :
Tussar Silk Bihar
Dhaniakhali cotton West Bengal
Murshidabad Silk West Bengal
Baluchari silk West Bengal
Sambalpuri Silk Orissa
Kotki (from Cuttack) Orissa
Chiffon sarees are generally worn in kitty parties, lunch parties. Georgette saree can be worn for a cocktail and silk or brocade sarees for wedding or formal occasions. The style of wearing a saree varies from region to region.
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